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Rhodochrosite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.33.52-3.54
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodochrosite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Titanite Sphene physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Rhodochrosite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodochrosite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.